Award

HR Replacement System

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 13:36

Tender

16 May 2025 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority, located at Hindlip Park, Worcester, UK, involved the tender and award of a HR System Software Solution. This was conducted through an open procedure, highlighting an active engagement in the contracting phase. The contract, titled "Replacement HR System," is classified under the services category, specifically computer-related services. The procurement was concluded with the award set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2030, with options for renewal. Key deadlines included the standstill period ending on 15th September 2025, and the award regarding Infographics UK Ltd as the supplier was set on 25th July 2025, marking a significant date in the procurement timeline.

Opportunities for business growth are evident for enterprises capable of delivering complex software packages and systems, particularly those specialising in HR solutions. This tender required a demonstration of technical quality, delivery capabilities, support systems, corporate social responsibility, and price competitiveness. The procurement process leaned in favour of organisations equipped to meet these criteria, indicating a ripe opportunity for software developers, IT service companies, and related SMEs with an emphasis on service quality and operational excellence. Businesses prepared to seize opportunities for contract renewals and additional module options can find sustainable growth paths through such engagements.

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Notice Title

HR Replacement System

Notice Description

HR System Software Solution

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: For a period of 3 years, commencing on the agreed Service Go-Date. The contract should also include the option to extend for a further 2 years, on a 12 monthly basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053964-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£307,063 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFOGRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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